Thanksgiving season is upon us! In addition to being a time when many people reflect on their lives and give thanks, it’s a time to think about our relationship with food and ethics. Since Thanksgiving is often focused around the consumption of turkeys, animal advocates may find themselves having conversations with family members that are difficult to navigate. They may also find themselves looking at sparse plates of whatever plant-based foods their family knows how to provide.

In the infographic below, we look at the scale of consumption of turkeys in the U.S., followed by exploring a few of the reasons why turkeys are such amazing animals. Finally, we direct you to some quick and easy recipes that may help you with your Thanksgiving meal, whether it’s one that you make for yourself or share with your family members to show them how great plant-based food can be!